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Europe weighs stablecoin oversight as digital euro timeline moves to 2029

Europe’s central bank is navigating two parallel challenges as it seeks to balance financial innovation and stability: tightening oversight of private digital currencies and advancing the development of a digital euro. European Central Bank President Christine Lagarde highlighted both issues during......

Morocco launches national debate on combating fake news

Rabat, Morocco – On December 17, 2025, Morocco will host a national forum dedicated to addressing the growing challenge of fake news. Organized under the Ministry of Youth, Culture, and Communication, the event aims to create a platform for dialogue on the spread of misleading content and the increasing......

TikTok sale faces new delay as negotiations hit standstill

The U.S. government has again extended the deadline for TikTok’s parent company, ByteDance, to divest its American operations after talks between Washington and Beijing stalled. The extension, issued through a new executive order, pushes the January 23, 2026 deadline further, leaving millions of......

Morocco strengthens crypto oversight as AMMC trains regulators for new legal era

The Moroccan Capital Market Authority has launched an intensive training program to prepare national regulators for the forthcoming legal framework on crypto assets and digital finance. Over four days in Rabat, the authority convened a specialized seminar on crypto asset supervision and blockchain analysis,......

Nvidia weighs expanding H200 output as China rushes to secure AI chips

Nvidia is considering ramping up production of its H200 artificial intelligence chips after seeing a surge in orders from Chinese technology companies. The U.S. chipmaker informed clients that requests have exceeded its current supply, following Washington’s decision to permit exports of the processors......

Australia bans social media for under-16s in global first

Australia has introduced a world-first law prohibiting children under 16 from using major social media platforms, aiming to protect youth from addictive algorithms and online risks. Starting Wednesday morning, hundreds of thousands of Australian teens found themselves blocked from apps such as Instagram,......

Malaysia to ban social media for under-16s following Australia's lead

Malaysia announced plans to prohibit social media use by individuals under the age of 16 starting in 2026, aligning with Australia’s pioneering restrictions that come into effect in December 2025. Communications Minister Fahmi Fadzil confirmed the Cabinet’s approval of the measure, emphasizing......

Australia implements age verification on Snapchat ahead of social media ban for under-16s

Australia is moving forward with one of the world’s most restrictive social media regulations, prompting Snapchat to introduce a mandatory age-verification system for its users in the country. The platform confirmed that, starting this week, many Australian users will be required to prove their......

Lekjaa warns against steep tax hikes on e-cigarettes, citing smuggling risks

Fouzi Lekjaa, Morocco’s Minister Delegate in charge of the Budget, has cautioned against sharp increases in taxes on nicotine products, including electronic cigarettes, warning that such measures could have unintended consequences. Speaking about the government’s tax strategy, Lekjaa emphasized......